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August 30, 2026
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Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
Key Points
- US President Donald Trump issued an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America," a move strongly opposed by Canadian officials.
- The renaming attempt is part of a broader trade dispute, with the US imposing new 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods, and Canada threatening counter-tariffs.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have publicly rejected the name change, emphasizing the lake's historical and indigenous name.
- Trump promoted the name change through AI-generated videos showing him replacing the Lake Ontario sign and depicting Canada geese with his hair.
- This incident mirrors a previous attempt by Trump to rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," which Mexico rejected and led to a naming dispute on Google Maps.
Why This Matters
This article details a geopolitical and trade dispute between the United States and Canada, centered around the symbolic renaming of a shared body of water and the imposition of tariffs. This specific conflict, its causes, and its immediate consequences have no direct or indirect relevance to Ghana's economy, politics, or development agenda. It is an internal North American issue.
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Photos: Mahama swears in Ayariga, Zanetor as new Ministers
- President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in two new Ministers to his government.
- Mahama Ayariga was appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
- Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings assumed office as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
- The brief swearing-in ceremony took place at the presidency on Saturday, August 29.
- President Mahama urged the new ministers to serve with integrity, humility, fairness, and prioritize the national interest.
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- The JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026 is progressing with several teams securing victories.
- Piwak Natural Health defeated AlSale Services 1-0 in a closely contested match.
- Old Mutual also recorded a narrow 1-0 victory against Ghana Publishing Company Limited.
- Fair Wages and Salaries Commission put in a commanding performance to beat La Community Bank 2-0.
- Premier Health Insurance emerged victorious over Valex Lease Equipment Limited after a dramatic 3-2 encounter went to penalties.
August 29, 2026
Sports growth offers new leadership opportunities – Ghana Sports Fund Administrator
- The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, highlighted the gradual resurgence of sports in Ghana.
- This resurgence is creating new leadership and development opportunities for individuals and institutions.
- Dr Wuaku encouraged young professionals and administrators to position themselves to shape the growing sports industry.
- He emphasized sports' potential to drive talent development, employment, and broader economic opportunities.
- The Ghana Sports Fund, established under Act 1159, 2025, is poised to play a key role in resource mobilization amidst renewed efforts to strengthen financing, governance, and investment in Ghanaian sports.